Thursday, June 18, 2026

Kenya

June 17, 2026

2026 AFNIS targets new investment, partnerships, says Alake 

According to him, the 2026 AFNIS comes at a crucial moment in Africa’s history. 

Alake at Nigeria Gold Day Celebration event
June 17, 2026

Nigeria, Ghana have highest number of African inmates in U.S. federal prisons: Document

Nigeria’s 283 inmates constitute 30.8 per cent of the 914 Africans serving various jail terms in U.S. federal prisons, far away from their continent.

Faces of some Africans jailed in U.S. and President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President John Dramani of Ghana (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
June 17, 2026

Lipuo Mokhesi: Protecting girls, women from genital mutilation

This solution strengthens early risks, improves survivor care, and transforms health facilities into prevention hubs.

Little children playing
June 15, 2026

Manufacturers seek suspension of NESREA’s proposed 80-micron plastics ban

The regulations seek to prohibit the production and use of single-use plastic products with a thickness below 80 microns, pursuant to Section 26(1).

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
June 8, 2026

U.S. blocks Somali referee Omar Artan from entering country for 2026 World Cup

He had travelled on a diplomatic passport issued by Somalia Embassy in Nairobi.

Omar Artan
June 8, 2026

Tinubu receives Madagascar president in Abuja

The visit is expected to deepen diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation between Nigeria and Madagascar in areas of mutual interest and shared development goals.

Tinubu and Michael Randrianirina
June 6, 2026

NGX backs Dangote Refinery IPO as pan-African investment opportunity

He said the NGX had engaged stock exchanges across Africa to broaden participation in the planned offer.

Nigerian Exchange
June 5, 2026

Indonesia seeks trade, investment ties with sub-Saharan Africa

She described Africa as an emerging growth market with significant potential for economic cooperation.

Indonesian flag (Credit: Indonesia)
June 1, 2026

Ruto apologises to Northern Kenya over years of marginalisation

He added that the marginalisation was never intended. 

President William Ruto (Credit: X)
May 29, 2026

LASPPPA approves 17,279 planning permits

The agency recorded a total of 21,603 planning permit applications in nine months.

LASPPPA